andrewmoquin
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Reged: 12/06/2009
Posts: 4
Loc: Buffalo, NY
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I found a recipe on the Canadian Living website for a salad made from wheat berries. I checked at my local grocery store and they all but laughed at me.
Is there another name for wheat berries? Maybe someone can suggest a brand name i can look for?
Thanks!
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Lillie
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Reged: 04/06/2008
Posts: 4929
Loc: Sandhurst, Berkshire
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I found this on the net - so copied it for you as I am not familiar with Wheat Berries myself....
Wheat berries are a true whole grain! You may not recognize the name, but without these kernels, there would be no flour. Wheat berries are loaded with nutrients and are as easy as rice to prepare — perfect for a meal any time of year.
What are wheat berries?
Wheat berries are whole wheat kernels. They look like thick, short grains — similar to brown rice. Industrious folks grind them into whole wheat flour for baking; you may not have the time to regularly grind your own flour, but it’s a fun thing to try at least once.
When boiled, cooked wheat berries have a chewy bite and subtle nutty, earthy flavor. They’re sturdy enough to handle bold salad dressings and still delicate enough to taste delicious with some milk, honey and cinnamon.
If you like sprouts on salads and sandwiches, add a little water to wheat berries and you can grow your own wheat sprouts.
Why are wheat berries “Healthy Eats”?
Since the wheat kernel is left intact, virtually none of the nutrients are stripped away. A cup of cooked wheat berries has about 300 calories and is packed with fiber, protein and iron. Tasty sprouts are loaded with vitamin E, a cell-protecting antioxidant, and magnesium, which is good for healthy bones and muscles.
What do you do with wheat berries?
Look for wheat berries at a health food store or in the natural foods section of your local supermarket.
Prepare wheat berries in salted boiling water — just like other grains. Add cooked wheat berries to soups or even chili. Serve hot as a side dish with hearty mushrooms or cold for a satisfying salad full of flavor and whole grain goodness. Wheat berries have nutty flavor so they’re great with fresh vegetables and dried fruit such as cherries or cranberries.
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Acoustic2
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Reged: 16/04/2009
Posts: 22
Loc: France
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Is it barley?
We have something out here in France called blé which is popular and sounds like what you are describing. I often cook it for the kids as an alternative to rice or potatoes by boiling the grains up in stock.
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wispa
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Reged: 16/01/2008
Posts: 3681
Loc: Suffolk,
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Yup - there is a really good brand called "Platinum"
I'm surprised you have never heard of it, Andrew!!!!!!
..wispa
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